Obituary of Thomas Linn

Tommy Linn, 51, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away suddenly on June 16, 2015. He was born in Columbia to Thomas and Donna McKnelly Linn of Lexington, SC. Tommy graduated from Lexington High School in 1982. He worked as a mechanic and could fix most anything, one of his favorite quotes was, "He could fix anything that flies, floats, rides or drives." Tommy loved the outdoors riding his Harley. He loved the wind in his hair and the sun on his face and the bike beneath him. One of his favorite quotes is, "Improvise, adapt and overcome when there's a problem. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Annabel Lee Linn; his son, Ray Welch, Jr. of Gaston, SC.; his sister, Terri L. DelBene of Monroe, NC. He also leaves his nieces, Danielle and Kristen as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise S. Linn and Elsie A. McKnelly. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015 in Southland Memorial Gardens.